for the world
idiom
informal
: for any reason
—used to make a statement more forceful
I wouldn't miss your wedding for the world.
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As for civilian air manufacture, Boeing is this Administration’s contender for the world market against Europe’s Airbus and China’s Comac.
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Charles Tiefer, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Josh O’Connor was in town this evening for the world premiere of Kelly Reichardt’s latest, The Mastermind, which received an 8-minute ovation and is the final movie in the Competition.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Why could the lack of US involvement be beneficial for the world?
—Nicole Hassoun, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
The red-hot young star of The History of Sound received a warm welcome from the festival audience for the world premiere of Oliver Hermanus‘ new film, in competition, in Cannes on Wednesday night.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
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Charles Tiefer, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Josh O’Connor was in town this evening for the world premiere of Kelly Reichardt’s latest, The Mastermind, which received an 8-minute ovation and is the final movie in the Competition.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Why could the lack of US involvement be beneficial for the world?
—Nicole Hassoun, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
The red-hot young star of The History of Sound received a warm welcome from the festival audience for the world premiere of Oliver Hermanus‘ new film, in competition, in Cannes on Wednesday night.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for for the world
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“For the world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20world. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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